Expression of Speech

Unsure of will, of life, and those I trust...
Each word I spoke, I question: is it true?
Reflecting on these words called 'love' and 'lust',
And thinking which means what to me and you.
My words, what do they mean, or are they real?

The line now blurs between light-speech and thought,

Heart-felt or not, we say them for appeal, 
Unknowing if our words were those we sought.
So many have I heard before their time;
Sweet words of love, so pre-mature in turn,
And yet, they left impressions in my mind,
Which now I dwell on with mistrustful spurn.
The spoken word is naught but hollow speech,
Until they match - an action brought to each.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the description and the questions brought to life in the poem. Love and lust. Two different things. Love is forever and lust is need to be fulfilled. I did like the ending. Each need action and chance. No weakness in the excellent poetry. I like the poetry that make you think and ponder. This poem did. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Mazie]

Yes, I agree! Thank you very much for taking the time to review and read ^^I'm really glad you liked it, thank you for the kind and encouraging words ^^

[Allie]

I hate the beginning of relationships because people are just trying to tell you what you want to hear. Like you said "The spoken word is naught but hollow speech, until they match - an action brought to each." I think that is perfect dating advice for everybody, lol. I actually am going to add those two lines to my list of favorite quotes. There are 1000 words in those two lines.

[Rick Puetter]

This is also very nice. You have the sonnet form down very well and have a good sense of meter.

Greatly enjoyed.

Best regards,

Rick

[RAOrourke]

Very poignant questions are brought to mind reading your poem. Well done in reaching the reader. The pace only went off a tiny bit "The line now blurs between light-speech and thought,Heart-felt or not, we say them for appeal"...and then it went back to a great flow!

[Mazie]

Thanks very much for the review ^^

[Chris Sladic]

I really like this one. Words are fundamental to everything but what are they really?

[Mazie]

yes, I agree :) Thank you for taking the time to review and read ^^

[Jessica Lynn Polley]

I love this poem and the title is a perfect fit. I think we ponder our self worth and the worth of what we have to say but you have turned that wonder into a great poem. Your words are very heart felt and one can tell that this is something you personally have struggled through. Great write!

[Mazie]

Thank you very much ^^

[George Peck]

I love this poem makes me think of the people who say I love you and don't really mean it, they do it just to get what they want from you; or the ones that say it just because they think its what your are supposed to say. there is a lot to love in this poem. I'll read it a couple more times just so I can get everything from this poem I can. thanks

[Mazie]

Thanks George, and I'm glad you really took the time to understand it :) you really got what I was trying to say in this.. Thanks for the great review and for reading ^^

[George Peck]

Anytime I really enjoy everything you write at least what I've read.

[Rene Salinas]

Oh this is enchanting. I love the differentation in between words and meaning as if you can hear all words the right ones even put in the right sequence and full of what we think is our valuable self yet when they are heard the mean absolutely nothing. It is like a satire towards self - importance and from then on, well , if they do not reach us we ponder we are sceptic but out of the blue and understanding might be reached and a good job too as there was present danger.

Very wise

Thankyou

[Mazie]

Thank you for the wonderful feedback and for your insight :)

[Tom]

Indeed, action speaks louder than words !

A cerebral piece, the sentiment is imaginatively relayed through fine word, adding gravitas to my point !

[Mazie]

Thank you very much!! ^^ your comments sound so sophisticated and poetic haha :) I appreciate the kind words and feedback ^^

[John Byrd]

Very beautiful poem and I love the idea !

[Mazie]

thank you ^^